Advanced Professional Course in Competition Law and Market Regulation

Course Objectives

Enabling participants to acquire actionable knowledge on Competition Law

01. Wide Overview

Wide angle overview of Competition laws and principles of Economics from top experts.

02. Latest Developments

Focused learning in accordance with the Competition Act, 2002 including the latest developments.

03. Tailor-made Material

Providing high quality tailor-made material developed by leading experts.

04. Case Based Learning

Deep dive into practical situations through extensive case based learning methodology.

05. Analytical Abilities

Development of critical and analytical abilities in the area of Competition Law and Economics.

06. Strategic Impact

Understanding the impact of Competition Law on business strategy and development.

Advanced Professional Course in Competition Law and Market Regulations

The online certification in Competition Law provides for a continuous assessment where the learners will get an opportunity to learn, to understand and self-assess their skills and knowledge. Thus, the learning will be holistic in nature through scheduled online classes by the subject matter experts for each of the 8 modules. This course has now emerged as the gold standard in the area of competition law, economics & market regulation on the merits of rigorous course content and focus on specialized professional needs.

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Course Features

50+ Hours Virtual Classes

Comprehensive online classes delivered through our advanced LMS platform.

Structured Literature

Access to soft copy of literature spreading into 24+ Units across 8 Modules.

Designed for easy accessibility on all devices including smart phones.

Esteemed Faculty

Learn from experienced faculty of national and international repute.

Certification

Earn Certificate of Completion or Participation based on performance.

Recorded Access

Option to watch recorded session videos online through the LMS.

Important Dates

Description	Details
Thirteenth Batch	May 2026 to Oct 2026
Registration Open	1st Feb, 2026
Last date of Registration	8 May, 2026
Commencement of Classes	11 May, 2026

Modules Units

Module I: New Paradigm of Regulation and Competition

Unit-1: Macro Context of Market Regulation
Unit-2: Evolution of Independent Regulation in India
Unit-3: Evolution of Competition Law & Policy in India

Module II: Legal & Economics Foundation

Unit-1: Fundamentals of Law
Unit-2: Corporate Laws in India
Unit-3: Fundamentals of Economics

Module III: Competition Law in India

Unit-1: Substantive Competition Law
Unit-2: Investigation and Procedural Techniques
Unit-3: Voluntary Self Compliance and Leniency Provisions

Module IV: Economics and Competition Law

Unit-1: Economics for Understanding Anti-Competitive Agreements
Unit-2: Economics for Understanding Anti-Competitive Dominations
Unit-3: Economics for Understandings Regulations of Combination

Module V: Competition Law and Regulated Sector

Unit-1: Anti-Competitve Agreements in Regulated Sectors
Unit-2: Abuse of Dominance in Regulated Sectors
Unit-3: Regulation of Combination on Regulated Sectors

Module VI: Competition Law and Select Jurisdiction

Unit-1: Regulation of Anti-Competitive Agreements in Selected Jurisdiction
Unit-2: Regulation of Abuse of Dominance in Selected Jurisdiction
Unit-3: Regulation of Combinations in selected Jurisdiction

Module VII: Intellectual Property Laws and Competition Law

Unit-1: Anti-Competitve Agreements IPRs and Competition Law
Unit-2: Abuse of Dominance through IPRs (including IP issues in M&S)
Unit-3: International Best Practices addressing IP. Competition Law Conflicts

Module VIII: Public Sector and Competition Law

Unit-1: Anti-Competitive Agreements and PSEs
Unit-2: Abuse of Dominance PSEs
Unit-3: Regulation of Combinations and PSEs

For Whom?

The Course is specifically designed for Lawyers, In-House Counsels, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Cost & Work Accountants, Government Officials, Economists, Public Sector Enterprises, Sectoral Regulators, Academicians, Managers, Chief Executive Officers, Company Directors, Prospective Entrepreneurs & Students.

Examination & Certification

Assessment Weightage

Online MCQ exams (after each module): 40%
Presentation at the end of Six Months: 60%
Total Weightage: 100%

Learner Earnings

Certificate of Completion: Awarded for completing the whole course including Module exams and final presentation.
Certificate of Participation: Awarded for completing the whole course without Module exams and final presentation.

Course Fee

Course	Course Fee	Exam Fee	GST	Total Fee
Advanced Professional Course (APC)	Rs. 69,375	Rs. 5,625	Rs. 13,500	Rs. 88,500

At the end of the course the learners would earn:

Certificate of Participation (for those who complete the whole course without Module exams and final presentation)
Certificate of Completion (who completes the whole course including the Module examination and final presentation)

Registration and Payment Details

Interested applicants may register themselves by following the procedure as follows;

1
To Register: Fill the registration form, click here
2
Make Payment: Pay the program fee.
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Update Profile: That's it, our team will contact you to inform about the next steps.

Course Director & Coordinator

Dr. Pyla Narayana Rao

Associate Professor, SoCLMR, IICA
Course Director

Ms. Drishti Yadav

Senior Research Associate, SoCLMR, IICA
Course Coordinator

Teaching Faculty

Mr. Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh

DG & CEO, IICA

Dr. Pyla Narayana Rao

Associate Professor, SoCLMR, IICA (Course Director)

Mr. Dhanendra Kumar

Distinguished Fellow, IICA & Executive Chairman

Mr. Vinod Dhall-TTA

Former Acting Chairman, CCI

Justice S.N. Dhingra

Former Member, CCI

Dr. Geeta Gouri

Former Member, CCI

Mr. Ratneshwar Prasad

Former Member, CCI

Dr. Payal Malik

Advisor, CCI

Mr. Girish Bhatnagar

Public Procurement Consultant, The World Bank and Ministry of Finance

Dr. T.S. Somasekhar

Professor, NLSIU, Bangalore

Mr. Karan Singh Chandhiok

Head Chandhiok & Chandhiok Associates

Mr. Deepak Maheshwari

Head of Government Affair, Symantec

Mr. John Ramirez

Managing Director, EcoOne

Mr. Subodh P. Deo

Partner, Sri Krishna & Associates

Mr. Amitabh Kumar

Partner J Sagar & Associates

Mr. Manas K. Chaudhary

Partner Khaitan & Co.

Mr. Gurdev Raj Bhatia

Partner Luthra & Luthra Law Offices

Mr. Suhail Nathani

Partner, Economic Law Practice (LLP)

Ms. Avaantika Kakkar

Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Mr. Bharat Budholia

Partner, AZB & Partners

Mr. Rahul Rai

Partner AZB & Partners

Mr. Ravisekhar Nair

Partner, Economic Laws Practice

Mr. Vaibhav Gaggar

Partner Gaggar & Associates

Mr. John Handoll

Sr. Advisor, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Dr. Ram Tamara

Director Nathan Economic

Mr. Vinod Kumar

Principal Economist, EconOne

Mr. Gautam Shahi

Counsel, Versist Law

Mr. Pranav Mehra

Managing Editor, Indian Competition Law Group

Ms. Poonam Mehra

Assistant Professor, NITIE

Dr. Gordhan Saini

Assistant Professor, TISS

Mr. Arjun Khera

Senior Associate, Economic Law Practice

Mr. Kirthi Srinivas G.

Senior Associate Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Mr. Dhruv Ranjan

Senior Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Testimonials

"The course brings clarity on India's competition laws, operations, and, processes. Introduction to regulatory essentials in other geographies too, brings key perspectives on numbers that affect individual day to day lives."

DHARA GUPTA

SENIOR CONSULTANT

SELF-EMPLOYED

Educational Qualification: CERTIFIED ID, IICA.

"The APC in Competition law and Market Regulation has been great help in understanding competition law and market regulation. The faculty covering the various topics have in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and so is the reading material provided for all the eight modules. The course is very handy to understand how the customers and markets are taken care of using competition law. Overall the Course is conducted in a manner that is conducive for learning."

Shankar Narayan Mokashi

Executive Director (Investment) Retd.

LIC of India

Educational Qualification: B.Sc., MBA, FIII, NCMP-Level 5

"I am from an Operations background and the purpose was to gather knowledge on Competition law for me to make my knowledge more complete for me preparing to a Leadership or Directorial role. This has clearify many doubts and doubled down that many strategic decision should be analyzed so that future troubles can be avoided and corporate governess can drive the decisions on right track."

Ashish Jude Michael

Dy. General Manager

Reliance Jio

Educational Qualification: PGPEx(MBA), IIM Shillong

"The course content is very relevant and up to date. Faculty members delivered the content in a simple yet engaging manner. Special thank you to Drishti Ma'am for co-ordinating and keeping us abreast with the latest update on the course. Overall, this course is a must for all dealing in Competition Law and Market Regulation in general."

Karthik Goda

Vice President

Citibank

Educational Qualification: Post Graduate

DHARA GUPTA

SENIOR CONSULTANT

SELF-EMPLOYED

Educational Qualification: CERTIFIED ID, IICA.

Shankar Narayan Mokashi

Executive Director (Investment) Retd.

LIC of India

Educational Qualification: B.Sc., MBA, FIII, NCMP-Level 5

Ashish Jude Michael

Dy. General Manager

Reliance Jio

Educational Qualification: PGPEx(MBA), IIM Shillong

Karthik Goda

Vice President

Citibank

Educational Qualification: Post Graduate

Frequently Asked Questions

The course offers (a) Deep understanding of Competition Law & Economics (b) Insights from global experts (c) Practical case-based learning (d) Networking with a diverse group of participants and alumni.

The Thirteenth Batch is delivered completely online through IICA's advanced Learning Management System (LMS) with live virtual classes.

Live virtual classes will be conducted on weekends to accommodate working professionals. Class schedule will be shared with participants in advance. Masterclasses may vary based on expert availability.

The course follows a continuous assessment pattern with Module-wise MCQ exams (40% weightage) and a final presentation (60% weightage).

It is ideal for mid-to-senior level executives, legal practitioners, corporate lawyers, policymakers, regulators, researchers, and students interested in competition law and market regulation.

Open to all interested participants. The course is an integrated program designed for Competition Law and Market Regulation.

Yes. Fill out the registration form for our team to connect with you with details.

The course is delivered completely online through the IICA's Learning Management System (LMS) with live virtual classes.

If your query is not addressed here, please feel free to with get in touch with us.

About IICA

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) is a principal institution engaging with all aspects of the corporate world in India, established by an affiliation to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India.

The IICA is committed to delivering opportunities for research, education and advocacy while simultaneously creating a repository of data and knowledge for policy makers, regulators as well as other stakeholders related to the domain of Corporate Affairs.

About School

The School of Competition Law & Market Regulation (SoCLMR) at IICA has been established with the core objective of meeting the capacity building needs in the area of competition law and market regulation.

The School seeks to assist in the evolution of competition jurisprudence in India through its research output and capacity building solutions. Continuous research is conducted on evolving competition law and policy and the impact of regulation on competitive market structures.